What is your favorite steam engine?

My favorite freight steam locomotive is the 2–10–2, called a “Big Mike” on the Southern Pacific, but usually called a “Santa Fe” on most railroads. The Santa Fe (ATSF) railroad was the first to develop the type. The heavier, the better. read more

Not even an electric locomotive can but as much pride and awe into your soul as the sound of a truly huge steam locomotive starting off. Planes have more power, cars have more detail, new locomotives make more sense, but the steam locomotive will eternally be the moment where man brought natures power to bear. read more